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Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Torque converter and drive plate

Inspection

  1. Inspect torque converter clutch assembly

Toyota RAV4. Inspect torque converter clutch assembly


  1. Inspect the one-way clutch.
  1. Install sst to the inner race of the one-way clutch.

    Sst 09350-32014 (09351-32010)

  2. Set sst so that it fits in the notch of the converter hub and in the outer race of the oneway clutch.

    Sst 09350-32014 (09351-32020)

  3. With the torque converter standing on its side, check that the clutch locks when sst is turned counterclockwise and rotates freely and smoothly when turned clockwise. If the results are not as specified, clean the converter and recheck the one-way clutch. If the results still are not as specified, replace the converter.

Toyota RAV4. Inspect torque converter clutch assembly


Toyota RAV4. Inspect torque converter clutch assembly


  1. Determine the condition of the torque converter clutch.
  1. Check that the following conditions are met:

Hint:

The sample illustration shows approximately 0.25 Liters (0.26 Us qts, 0.22 Imp. Qts) of the atf taken from a removed torque converter clutch.

  1. Replace the atf in the torque converter clutch.
  1. If the atf is discolored and/or has a foul odor, stir the atf in the torque converter clutch thoroughly and drain the atf with the torque converter facing upward.

Toyota RAV4. Inspect torque converter clutch assembly


  1. Clean and check the oil cooler and oil pipe line.
  1. If the torque converter clutch is inspected or the atf is replaced, clean the oil cooler and oil pipe line.
  1. If the atf is cloudy, inspect the oil cooler (radiator).
  1. Prevent deformation of the torque converter clutch and damage to the oil pump gear.

Toyota RAV4. Inspect torque converter clutch assembly


  1. When any marks due to interference are found on the end of the bolt for the torque converter clutch and on the bottom of the bolt hole, replace the bolt and torque converter clutch.
  2. All of the bolts should be the same length.
  3. Make sure no spring washers are missing.
  1. Inspect drive plate and ring gear subassembly

Toyota RAV4. Inspect drive plate and ring gear subassembly


  1. Set up a dial indicator and measure the drive plate runout.

Maximum runout: 0.30 Mm (0.0118 In.)

If the runout is greater than the maximum or if the ring gear is damaged, replace the drive plate. If installing a new drive plate, note the orientation of the spacers and tighten the bolts.

Torque: 98 n*m (999 kgf*cm, 72 ft.*Lbf)

  1. Check the ring gear for any damage.

    If the ring gear is damaged, replace the drive plate.

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